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Clovelly surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 21 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clovelly this week:
The surf forecast for Clovelly over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clovelly in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (May 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 22nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly over the next 12 days.
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| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2490 | 2744 | 4615 | 5127 | 4341 | 3613 | 1995 | 1338 | 933 | 878 | 674 | 1692 | 1616 | 1244 | 1464 | 1247 | 1551 | 878 | 819 | 734 | 782 | 568 | 475 | 302 | 33 | 51 | 3253 | 1945 | 1011 | 676 | 448 | 369 | 942 | 2083 | 4498 | 4079 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | glass | glass | off | cross | cross | cross | glass | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:07AM 1.11 | 10:40PM 1.31 | 11:19AM 1.18 | 11:39PM 1.41 | 12:19PM 1.28 | 12:32AM 1.52 | 1:11PM 1.38 | 1:21AM 1.60 | 1:59PM 1.46 | 2:09AM 1.64 | 2:45PM 1.51 | 2:56AM 1.64 | 3:30PM 1.52 | 3:43AM 1.60 | 4:16PM 1.50 | 4:30AM 1.51 | 5:03PM 1.45 | 5:18AM 1.40 | 5:52PM 1.38 | 6:09AM 1.28 | 6:46PM 1.31 | 7:04AM 1.17 | 7:45PM 1.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:10PM 0.44 | 5:12AM 0.36 | 5:18PM 0.38 | 6:11AM 0.23 | 6:17PM 0.30 | 7:02AM 0.11 | 7:09PM 0.22 | 7:49AM 0.02 | 7:59PM 0.16 | 8:35AM -0.02 | 8:47PM 0.12 | 9:20AM -0.02 | 9:35PM 0.12 | 10:04AM 0.02 | 10:23PM 0.16 | 10:49AM 0.09 | 11:13PM 0.23 | 11:36AM 0.19 | 12:06AM 0.32 | 12:24PM 0.29 | 1:04AM 0.41 | 1:17PM 0.39 | 2:12AM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | 21 | 10 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Clovelly Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Clovelly provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Clovelly can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clovelly surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Clovelly) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Clovelly may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Clovelly, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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